"Surendranagar-based Life Mission Trust to set up self-financed Yoga University in Ahmedabad"
Gandhinagar, Monday: Trustees of Surendranagar-based Life Mission Trust, led by Mr. I.K. Jadeja, called on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi here today and thanked him for reposing confidence on the Trust for setting up a self-financed Yoga University in the private sector in Ahmedabad. A related Bill was also passed in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.
Rajshri Muni Maharaj is the chairman of the Trust busy in yoga practice and training at Jakhad in Limbdi taluka for the last 20 years, with its other centres at Kayavarohan, Malav and Ansho in Gujarat and at different place in India and in 20 countries. The trust also carries out educational, spiritual and social activities, holds yoga competition at national and international level.
The delegation, comprising trustees and yoga trainers from 26 districts of Gujarat, Rajasthan Delhi, Mumbai and Maharashtra, wished Mr. Modi inaugurated the university.
Speaking to the delegation, Mr. Modi stressed on the need to produce excellent yoga teachers and apply yoga to cure mentally challenged children. He wished the university propagated yoga far and wide.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. On arrival at the Bayan Palace, he was given a ceremonial welcome and received by His Highness Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait.
The leaders recalled the strong historical and friendly ties between the two countries and re-affirmed their full commitment to further expanding and deepening bilateral cooperation. In this context, they agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a ‘Strategic Partnership’.
Prime Minister thanked His Highness the Amir for ensuring the well-being of over one million strong Indian community in Kuwait. His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation for the contribution of the large and vibrant Indian community in Kuwait’s development.
Prime Minister appreciated the new initiatives being undertaken by Kuwait to fulfill its Vision 2035 and congratulated His Highness the Amir for successful holding of the GCC Summit earlier this month. Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude for inviting him yesterday as a ‘Guest of Honour’ at the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup. His Highness the Amir reciprocated Prime Minister’s sentiments and expressed appreciation for India's role as a valued partner in Kuwait and the Gulf region. His Highness the Amir looked forward to greater role and contribution of India towards realisation of Kuwait Vision 2035.
Prime Minister invited His Highness the Amir to visit India.
Excellent meeting with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah.
We discussed cooperation in key sectors like pharmaceuticals, IT, FinTech, Infrastructure and security.